It happened at the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad. A flagship event of the Ministry of Education, IInvenTiv 2024 brought together a harmonious convergence of industry stakeholders and academia.

This patented technology, recognized in the United Kingdom, India, and China, effectively addresses two critical challenges: biodegradation and health hazards.

Agreement

The agreement, signed on 19 January 2024, involved Prof. B.S. Murty, Director, IIT Hyderabad, and Dr. Sandip Patil, Director, E-Spin Nanotech.

Milestone

This milestone aligns with the vision of the Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan.

During his address at IIT Hyderabad, he said, “India, a cradle of innovation, stands poised at the forefront of a transformative era where groundbreaking ideas will be the hallmark of leadership.

The nation is resolutely charting its course into the realm of Industry 4.0, propelling progress through unparalleled research and innovation, he said speaking at IInvenTiv 2024.

Technology Transfer

Speaking about the technology transfer, Prof. Chandra Shekhar Sharma, Lead researcher of the technology and Dean, Sponsored Research & Consultancy, IIT Hyderabad, said, “I am glad to reach to this stage today through IInvenTiv 2024 platform.

It took us little more time just because nanofiber technology was too premature for industrial scale production when this invention took place, he said speaking at IInvenTiv 2024.

Besides Ministry of Education, I also acknowledge Ministry of Textiles for their support to build this partnership with E-Spin Nanotech Pvt Ltd to make this journey from Invention to Innovation successful.

We are quite excited to have this user and environment friendly feminine hygiene product in the market in the months to come, he said.

This convergence aimed at propelling students to new heights of scientific and technological advancements, sowing the seeds for the nation’s future, say sources from IInvenTiv 2024.

The highlights included:

Affordable Healthcare – This panel discussion delved into discussions surrounding the growth potential within this domain.

While emphasizing the need to harness industry support, the conversation highlighted the significance of building innovations and identifying blind spots through market-specific innovations that are cost-effective, high-impact, and have an enhanced outreach.

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The discussion concluded by identifying India’s vast potential for affordable healthcare products and the collective responsibility of both the industry and academia to collaborate in building and promoting products that would cater to all sections of society.

Agriculture & Food Processing – Engaging conversations revolved around the requirement for technology specifically tailored to rural conditions.

The impact of rising costs of cultivation, including procurement of seeds, machinery, and fertilizers, among others, on both small and marginal farmers were discussed along with the non-economical nature of this sector due to its labour intensive processes and comparatively lower returns.

This called for the Ministry’s attention on leveraging AI and IoT for advancements in agriculture and food processing.

Defense & Space – This discussion highlighted a range of perspectives and strategies to foster disruptive innovations in these critical sectors.

It was noted that there is a scope to increase India’s contribution towards the $400 billion space business.

Thus the need for strategic initiatives to enhance India’s market share in the global space industry with emphasis on material science and technology as a mantra for growth in manufacturing defence equipment.

Industry 4.0 – Several discussions were centered around the idea of maximizing indigenization, integrating data-driven and machine learning approaches, and the importance of adapting education curricula to support innovation.

There were suggestions to adhere to a practical and forward-thinking approach for adapting to the present requirements through the remodelling of knowledge and skills, understanding data and continuous learning in the context of evolving technologies.

Sustainable Technologies – This panel shed light on the crucial role of responsible consumption and production in achieving sustainability, with a specific focus on sustainable technologies.

There was reiteration on using resources efficiently to minimise waste and environmental impact.

Thus optimizing production processes, reducing material use, and enhancing overall resource efficiency.

The opportunity for India to become a global leader in recycling was identified, along with the need to build intellectual property around innovative recycling technologies.

Turning inventions from these institutes into value-added innovations requires an intimate collaboration between these stakeholders, thereby contributing to economic growth and job creation, he said speaking about significance of IInvenTiv 2024.

At Applied Materials, we work with several educational and research institutes, and I am delighted to be at IInvenTiv 2024 to explore collaborations in the areas of energy and environment, AI, IoT, Industry 4.0, green energy.

‘I congratulate the team at IIT Hyderabad for putting up such an insightful innovation fair that brings together academia and industry.’

Innovation to Impact

Speaking about linking Innovation to Impact, Prof. Bhallamudi Ravi, Director, NIT Karnataka, Surathkal, said in the journey from conceptualization and development to prototyping, every technology or innovation undergoes these crucial steps to reach its final product.

However, for these advancements to make a substantial impact at a larger scale, events like IInvenTiv 2024 play a pivotal role in bridging the gap and fostering meaningful connections between innovators and industries.

Disruptive Innovations

Speaking about fostering disruptive innovations, Prof. Govindan Rangarajan, Director, IISc Bangalore, said, “To promote disruptive innovations, it is crucial to create an environment that embraces change, encourages out-of-the-box thinking, and provides resources and platforms for individuals to explore unconventional ideas, ultimately driving transformative advancements in the industry.

IInvenTiv 2024 stands as a testament to this ethos, offering a dynamic platform catalyzing transformative changes across various sectors, he said.

Indigenization

Emphasasing on maximising indigenization, localisationm and self-reliance of Industry 4.0, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said we must start looking at smaller aspects, and individual components have to be made locally for us to be truly Atmanirbhar.

This approach ensures a holistic strategy, where the local production of each component contributes to the overall goal of building a self-sufficient ecosystem, he said.

Industries

Several industries actively participated in IInvenTiv 2024, contributing to the event’s success. Enthusiastic collaboration with these industries holds the potential for translating innovative ideas from participating institutes into reality.

Notable collaborations included an MOU signed between industry titans and academic trailblazers, facilitating the transfer of cutting-edge technology.

Students

Along with this, the second half of the day witnessed participation from students from regional secondary and higher secondary educational Institutions providing them a unique opportunity to witness the latest breakthroughs in technology and research, say sources from IInvenTiv 2024.

Education

This global innovation platform underscored the pivotal role of education in nation-building, making a significant contribution to the development of the country.

The collaboration fostered by IInvenTiv 2024 has become a cornerstone of progress, enabling our nation’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

The schedule to submit applications for JEE Advanced 2025 has been announced along with that of AAT 2025 registration,

Application process for AAT starts after result declaration of JEE Advanced. This year too, the trend is no different.

Who will conduct AAT 2025?

AAT 2025 will be conducted by IIT Kanpur and is expected to see a participation in impressive numbers. The same institution is conducting JEE Advanced 2025.

Details about the exam are available on the official website mentioned above. Students who pass AAT 2025 will be able to study BArch in IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur and IIT (BHU) Varnasi.

Who can take up AAT 2025 registration?

Students who have passed JEE Advanced 2025 with required qualifying marks can take up AAT 2025 registration. Applying for JEE Advanced requires a pass in JEE Mains.

Candidates who have passed plus two with maths, physics and chemistry as subjects will be able to take up JEE Mains registration. The process to take up JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration is online.

1. The URL has to be typed into the browser and the webpage has to be allowed to download.

2. Once the website is available, students should click the link for JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration and enter JEE Advanced 2025 registration number, their date of birth, mobile number and email address.

3. Post providing the above details, applicants will be asked if they are interested in AAT. Students have to answer ‘Yes’ to take up JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration.

4. Candidates have to provide the required information and choose the centers where they wish to write the exam and submit the form.

5. They will receive message indicating successful completion of JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration.

The message has to be downloaded and a printout of it has to be taken and preserved for use in future. This could be of use during the admission process.

Website for JEE Advanced 2025/AAT 2025 Registration is Here

Exam pattern

Candidates who have completed JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration must also know the exam pattern if they are to score good marks.

Those who have taken up AAT 2025 registration can take up the exam which will be held in offline mode, as a pen and paper mode test.

Candidates will have three hours time to answer all the questions. The medium of the test is English.

The sections in the question paper are – Imagination and aesthetic sensitivity, three dimensional perception, Geometrical drawing, Freehand drawing and Architectural Awareness.

Syllabus for AAT 2025

The next thing to do after completing AAT 2025 registration is focus on preparing for the test.

The subjects to be studied while preparing for AAT 2025 are mentioned below. Candidates can also refer the official website for more information on syllabus when the registration for the exam begins:

Geometrical Drawing

Exercises in geometrical drawing containing lines, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, circles, etc. Study of plan (top view), elevation (front or side views) of simple solid objects like prisms, cones, cylinders, cubes, splayed surface holders, etc.

Freehand Drawing

This would comprise of simple drawing depicting the total object in its right form and proportion, surface texture, relative location and details of its component parts in appropriate scale.

Common domestic or day-to-day life usable objects like furniture, equipment, etc., from memory.

Three dimension perception

Understanding and appreciation of three-dimensional forms with building elements, colour, volume and orientation. Visualization through structuring objects in memory.

Architectural Awareness

General interest and awareness of famous architectural creations – both national and international, places and personalities (architects, designers, etc.) in the related domain.

Imagination and Aesthetic Sensitivity

Composition exercise with given elements. Context mapping.

Creativity check through innovative uncommon test with familiar objects. Sense of colour grouping or application.

The medium of the test is English. The sections in the question paper are – Imagination and aesthetic sensitivity, three dimensional perception, Geometrical drawing, Freehand drawing and Architectural Awareness.

The admit cards obtained for JEE Advanced 2025 can also be used to gain entry into the test centers for AAT 2024.

Point to remember

Candidates can visit the official website of JEE Advanced exam for more information on JEE Advanced AAT 2025 registration and other related topics.

The students have to quickly take up the AAT 2025 registration as the time left would be very short.

Like JEE Advanced exam where the registration is open for a longer duration, that of AAT 2025 registration is open for only a short period.

The details about AAT 2025 registration provided above are for general understanding purpose of the students.

There could be some changes in the exam, students can visit the official website of the exam at regular intervals to receive updates.

More information could be provided as the time for AAT 2025 registration would commence, till that time, students can refer other sources also.

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